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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†COMBSTER, n. A wool-comber. Cf. kamester s.v. Kame, n. 1.Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 81:
Combsters are ay Creechie. (It is ordinary to see Men look like their Trade.)
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